Septic and Well Assistance Program SWAP

Septic and Well Assistance Program Local Partners with Immediate Projects Request for Applications Applications accepted for organizations to provide funding to homeowners at or below the 200% of the federal poverty guidelines to repair failing onsite sewage (septic) systems, replace straight pipes, replace privies, replace inadequate private wells, and properly abandoning unused wells. Funding for connection to public sewer and water is also allowed. Project Aims To provide the following services to qualifying homeowners: repair/replace failing septic systems, replace straight pipes, replace privies, replace inadequate private wells, and properly abandoning unused wells. Projects can include connection to public sewer and water in lieu of onsite replacement solutions. Inadequate private water supplies will be considered any of the following: 1) replacement of a dry well; 2) replacement of a well that is documented to have an exceedance of a maximum contaminant level or other health standards; 3) replacement of bored wells; 4) replacement of wells installed prior to any regulatory requirements; 5) replacement of a well in poor condition that is potentially under surface water influence; 6) replacement of a well that is required to be abandoned in order to permit a sewage system repair under SWAP; and 7) replacement of a develop water supply (e.g. spring or cistern) that is not a private well for an existing home. All projects funded under SWAP must fully comply with applicable onsite sewage and private well regulations. Owners seeking repair waivers under 32.1-164.1:1 of the Code of Virginia are ineligible for SWAP funding. Elements of Scope of Work/Services Eligible applicants will: Develop and execute a plan to identify eligible homeowners for well and septic improvements. Work with local health departments and properly licensed service providers to obtain private well and septic system repair/installation permits, as necessary, at no expense to eligible homeowners. Work with local health departments and properly licensed service providers to install private well and septic system repairs/replacement at no expense to eligible homeowners. Work with local public water and sewer authority to complete eligible water and sewer connections at no expense to eligible homeowners. Track financial and programmatic deliverables and report accomplishments back to VDH on a timely basis. Assure that all project expenditures are associated with approved deliverables in compliance with agreement, Terms and Conditions and standard Federal Cost Principles.

Division 03 -	Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings.
Division 09 -	Finishes.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Extinguishers, Storage Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment, Scaffolding.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
Division 26 -	Electrical.
Division 27 -	Communications, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Fences and Gates, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Common Work Results for Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Water Utility Pumping Stations, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks, Wastewater Utility Pumping Stations, Sanitary Utility Sewerage Force Mains.
Division 40 -	Process Integration, Water Process Piping.
Division 45 -	Industry-Specific Manufacturing Equipment.
Division 46 -	Water and Wastewater Equipment.